2009 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2009 Kia Cee'd
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2009 Kia Cee'd were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (156 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (108 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt (203 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Cee'd. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2009 Kia Cee'd | |
Make | Chevrolet | Kia |
Model | Cobalt | Cee'd |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1399 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |